On a recent episode of SiriusXM, Johnson Wagner joined Lucas Glover for a candid conversation about the current state of the PGA Tour, with both players expressing frustration over decisions that seem to favor the top players. Wagner, who became the first guest on the “Get Off My Lawn” segment, didn’t hold back when discussing the limited opportunities for emerging players, while also revealing that Rory McIlroy had reached out to him after some comments he made on Golf Channel.

Glover, with his usual bluntness, pointed out that the PGA Tour’s focus on the elite players was hurting those further down the rankings. He argued that if decisions are only benefiting the top few, then what’s the point of having a board or a player advisory council? “Top players are climbing the ladder and pulling it up behind them,” Glover said, stressing how the changes were making it harder for the rest of the field to move up.

But looks like he has his reasoning behind it. During the latest interview with Golf Week, Monahan was asked if he talks to players like Lucas Glover and Charley Hoffman, who have time and again raised their concerns about limiting changes on the Tour to the guys who are on top of the pyramid.

To this it seemed as if Monahan had a quick answer ready. He said, “I do and members of our team do. We try and explain the basis for the decisions that are being made. With change, there’s going to be a lot of questions. We have a history of making changes that ultimately have served the organization very well. With the changes we’ve made, every player that has a card on the PGA Tour has the ability to be the number one player in the world and has the ability to play the schedule they want to play. That’s all based on performance.”

But the question is, what exactly are the changes that are being referred to in the interview? 

Jay Monahan plans on making golf a global sport

In a recent GolfWeek interview, PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan shared his long-term vision for the sport, focusing on making golf more globally accessible. When asked about potential changes to the Tour, including reducing tournaments or adjusting the schedule, Monahan expressed a clear direction. “What I see is a global sport, an increasingly global schedule,” he stated, underscoring the need for golf to expand its reach worldwide. Monahan pointed to the upcoming adjustments for 2026 as a key move in this direction. These changes will involve alterations to membership, field sizes, and eligibility, all aimed at strengthening the PGA Tour.

“The adjustments that we made for 2026 as it relates to the membership, field sizes and eligibility strengthen the PGA Tour,” he explained. While emphasizing the importance of adapting, Monahan also reaffirmed the Tour’s responsibility to its full membership. He stressed that talent development remains a top priority, saying, “Talent regeneration out here is extraordinary. It’s a system that brings new personalities from around the world and that’s something we need to continue to invest in.”

Looking forward, Monahan believes these moves will ensure the PGA Tour remains a dynamic force in global golf. As he noted, “We’ll continue to work with our player directors and our Player Advisory Council about modeling and improvements.” What are your thoughts on Monahan’s vision for the global future of golf? Let us know in the comments!